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Microsoft Tool Quantifies Windows 7 Global Energy Savings

August 30, 2010 – Microsoft has revealed a major project with Reading University this week which is designed to calculate the energy savings large companies can realize by switching to their latest Windows 7 operating system from older versions of windows as well as competitor platforms. READ MORE

AT&T Taps SunEdison to Add 2MW of Solar Power in California

August 25, 2010 – SunEdison will be expanding AT&T’s national solar initiative be deploying 6 solar power installations on AT&T buildings by the second quarter of 2010, totaling 2 MW of capacity.  The first is a just-finished 296kW rooftop system at the company’s San Diego Offices. READ MORE

New Global GHG Protocol Prepares for Launch

August 19, 2010 – Two new global protocols, designed to help companies more accurately account for greenhouse gas emissions throughout their products and supply chains, have been developed by the World Resources Institute and WBCSD and have just finished road-testing at more than 60 companies worldwide. READ MORE

Whiskey Byproducts Could Produce Next Big Biofuel

August 19, 2010 – Researchers at Edinburgh Napier University have patented a process to produce biobutanol, a fuel that can be used in existing gasoline engines without any modifications, from whiskey by-products. In utilizing waste products, the process eliminates the need to use arable land and food crops to produce a more sustainable fuel. READ MORE

Polymer Sticker Boosts Photovoltaic Output 10%

August 16, 2010 – Genie Lens Technologies has developed a polymer-based sticker that is embossed with structures which bend the rays of incoming sunlight, allowing the solar panels to absorb more light and convert more sunlight to electricity – increasing output by 10%. READ MORE

P&G Moving to Bio-Plastic Packaging

August 13, 2010 – Procter and Gamble announced today that they will begin using plastic derived from renewable resources, specifically sugarcane, to package many products in their beauty and grooming line including Pantene Pro-V, Covergirl and Max Factor Brands in the coming years. READ MORE

Ford’s 2011 Explorer is 85% Recyclable

August 10, 2010 – Ford announced last week its accomplishments in designing a more sustainable SUV with the planned release of the 2011 Explorer – the company says that the new model is 85% recyclable, uses 25% recycled fiber in its interior fabrics and boasts a fuel economy that is 30% improved over the current model. READ MORE

General Mills Builds First U.S. Solar-Powered Plant

July 30, 2010 – General Mills announced the completion of a major solar energy initiative yesterday as its Methuen, Massachusetts facility became the first in the company to produce its own electricity via solar power. The installation is expected to provide 80% of the facilities energy needs in the summer and 40% during winter months. READ MORE

Building Owners, Corporate Lessees Commit to Sustainability

July 29, 2010 – Some of the Nation’s leading building owners, investment advisory firms and corporate tenants have agreed this week to commit to statement principles and a Green Lease Action Plan which are aimed to resolve the challenges of energy efficiency and sustainability in leased commercial space. READ MORE

Nike, Gap, Levi's Reveal Best Practices in Apparel Industry Purchasing

July 21, 2010 – A new report issued by As You Sow in partnership with Gap, Timberland, Nike and more shares examples of how policy changes made in apparel industry boardrooms can result in improved working conditions, cost reductions and revenue gains throughout the entire supply chain. READ MORE
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